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Emily Krieger

Emily Krieger is a writer, an editor, and a fact-checker specializing in science and children's nonfiction. She has fact-checked the capital of Kyrgyzstan and other countries for the National Geographic Bee; amassed amazing tidbits about bugs, birds, and brains for 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!); interviewed scientists about Bigfoot and George Washington's dentures for the book Myths Busted! (named the Fifth to Sixth Grade Book of the Year in the Children's Choice Book Awards); and pondered alien and ancient life while editing Science News for Students.
Animal Smackdown
Real or Fake? 3
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill In: My Ancient Egypt Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 2
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Space Adventure

Books

Animal Smackdown
Real or Fake? 3
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill In: My Ancient Egypt Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 2
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Space Adventure

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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